Best Daycares in Daphne, AL — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Daphne's 29 daycares, 4 (14%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Alabama's statewide rate of 15%. Locally, providers average 2.7 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.5 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Alabama averages of 2.4 on Process and 4.1 on Structural.
The local market includes 29 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Daphne. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Alabama methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Daphne
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Daphne: 2.8 (Sample of 29).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Daphne: 2.7 (Sample of 15).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Daphne: 3.5 (Sample of 29).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Daphne?
- There are 29 licensed child care providers in Daphne.
- What percentage of Daphne daycares have high quality ratings?
- 14% of Daphne daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 15% statewide in Alabama.
- What types of childcare are available in Daphne?
- 29 center-based providers operate in Daphne.
- How do Daphne daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Alabama?
- Daphne daycares average 2.7 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Alabama statewide average of 2.4.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Alabama?
- Alabama offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Alabama